Rubio defends Trump: “No cognitive disorder” amid heated Congress clash
Marco Rubio strongly defends Trump against cognitive disorder claims in heated Congress clash, as polls show majority of Americans doubt president’s fitness.
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Ukraine: Zelensky reveals deep strike plan on Russia
Ukrainian President Zelensky reveals strategy for deep strikes inside Russia to strengthen negotiating position, as NATO chief calls Moscow “increasingly desperate.”
Turkey: Alexandroupoli in media crosshairs – “New US base coming?”
Turkish media spotlight Alexandroupoli as potential US military base following Ambassador Guilfoyle’s strategic visit to the Greek border city.
Iran warns: “Only safe passage through Strait of Hormuz is what we designate”
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn ships in Strait of Hormuz must follow their designated routes or face potential attacks and sanctions in critical waterway.
US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island and tanker amid escalating tensions
US and Iran exchange strikes in Persian Gulf escalation, with American forces hitting Qeshm Island and Iranian tanker while intercepting missiles targeting Kuwait.
Trump appoints Pulte as acting DNI director, Gabbard for Intelligence chief
Trump names William Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence while keeping his housing finance role, marking a significant intelligence appointment.
Israel gets US approval to bomb Beirut suburbs if Hezbollah attacks
Israel receives US approval to bomb Beirut’s southern suburbs if Hezbollah attacks Israeli territory, Defense Minister Israel Katz announces.
EU launches record wildfire response with 777 firefighters and 27 aircraft
EU deploys record 777 firefighters and 27 aircraft across six Mediterranean countries in largest wildfire response operation, with 24/7 coordination support.
Trump-Netanyahu call: Israeli version disputes “ungrateful” claims
Israeli sources dispute reports of heated Trump-Netanyahu call, denying claims about “ungrateful” comments while acknowledging tension over Lebanon operations.
Albania: Greek minority victim speaks out after assault – “He hit me in the carotid artery – It could have been fatal”
Greek minority member in Albania speaks out after violent assault during protests against Trump-linked luxury resort development in historic coastal region.
Trump’s new Iran post: “Talks continue at rapid pace” (Video)
Trump confirms Iran talks continue at “rapid pace” on Truth Social, hours after announcing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal in Lebanon.
Greek citizen injured in violent clashes over resort development in Albania
Serious clashes erupted yesterday, Saturday, in Zvërnec, Albania, during a residents’ protest against the construction of a tourist resort in an ecologically sensitive area, resulting in the injury of a Greek ethnic minority member. Read:…